Collagen is a very important protein that keeps your skin healthy. It helps your skin look young, soft and firm. That’s why its often talked about when it comes to skincare. But as we get older, our bodies make less collagen, which can lead to wrinkles and fine lines.
Surprisingly, it’s not just older people who show signs of ageing anymore. Even young people can start looking older because they are losing collagen too early.
Nutritionist Shilpa Arora shared on Instagram the reasons why this early ageing and collagen loss is happening in young people. Have a look at her post:
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What’s Causing Early Collagen Loss in Today’s Youth
Our bodies naturally make less collagen as we get older, but now even young people are losing it too early. Unhealthy lifestyles, bad eating habits, and pollution are quietly damaging this important protein and causing signs of ageing to show up sooner.
Shilpa shared the main lifestyle reasons for early collagen loss:
- -Smoking
- -Drinking alcohol
- -Too much sun exposure
- -Eating too much sugar
- -Eating junk food
A mix of unhealthy habits and environmental factors can make collagen break down faster.
The good news is, with the right nutrition, you can help your body make more collagen and keep your skin strong and healthy according to a Report by Hindustan Times.
Unhealthy habits and things like pollution can cause your body to lose collagen faster.
But the good news is, eating the right foods can help your body make more collagen and keep your skin healthy and strong.
Best Foods to Boost Collagen Naturally
Shilpa explained that foods rich in vitamin C are very important for making collagen. They help your body produce more collagen naturally and keep your skin healthy and young-looking.
She also shared some easy recipes and tips:
- -Blend amla (Indian gooseberry) with coconut water and curry leaves. This drink is full of vitamin C and helps your body make collagen.
- -If you eat meat, try bone broth. It has many nutrients that help your body build collagen.
- -Eggs and dairy products are also good because they have important proteins your body needs to make collagen.
(Note To Readers: This article is meant to share general information and is not medical advice. If you have any health problems or questions, always talk to your doctor or a healthcare professional.)
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